-1Chapter 8
When we arrived at Joe's I went straight for the bar, looking for a friendly face. What I found wasn't exactly the kind of friendly I had in mind.
"Still hanging out at the same old places Dr. Karev?" She looked exactly the same as the last time I saw her, except this time I'm pretty sure she is drunk.
"What are you doing here?"
"I came for the wedding." I swear I hear a hint of bitterness.
"Me too."
"You don't live here anymore?"
"No, I moved back to Iowa six years ago."
"I didn't know that."
"I heard you got married again."
"Yeah, the divorce will be final next week."
"I'm sorry."
"Are you here alone?" She asks me.
She doesn't even flinch as she tips back the glass and drinks the clear liquid in one big gulp. I wonder how long she has been this way.
"No, I'm here with some friends."
I nod my head in the direction of Meredith and Cristina who are dancing; Izzie, Lexie and Olivia are sitting at a nearby table in what looks like a comfortable silence.
"What no girlfriend Karev?"
"She's back at the hotel."
"And you're here with all your lady friends?" She smirks at me. I do find this mildly amusing.
"When you say it like that it sounds dirty." I can't help but smile at her. "She's not feeling well."
"Would you like to take me back to my room?" I'm just as surprised as she is at the boldness of her question.
"I don't think that's a good idea."
"So what you're telling me is you're in love with your girlfriend?"
"I am in love." I wish it was with my girlfriend, it would make this whole thing easier. I can hear Izzie laughing and when I look, I see Meredith pulling her to the dance floor. I make the mistake of letting my eyes linger a bit too long.
"Oh….just not with your girlfriend."
She knows me better than I wanted to admit.
"I don't know what you're talking about." I am hoping she will drop this.
"Well if you change your mind I'm at the Archfield, room thirteen twelve."
"Thanks anyway." I will not change my mind.
"I guess I'll just see you at the wedding."
"Yeah, do you want me to call you a cab?"
"No, thanks anyway but I had Joe call a cab for me just before you got here. It's nice to see you Alex."
"Nice to see you too Addison." I say as she walks away.